Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Tenovus Cancer Care

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That's why each year, we go on a PINK mission to raise money and awareness for the 56,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year - that’s over 150 a day!

We wanted to share the important messages around signs and symptoms, the real stories of people who have been affected by breast cancer and some of the activities we have going on throughout the month to help us raise funds and awareness.

We'd love for you to get involved in any way possible; either through taking on one of our challenges or fundraising activities, or simply just spreading awareness with your family and friends.

Check Your Breasts

Whatever your age, size or shape it’s important to take care of your breasts. That’s why we’ve created this useful guide to help you check yourself and to learn what’s normal for you.

Some of the signs and symptoms you should look for include:

• Changes to the size, outline or shape
• Changes to the look or feel of your skin such as bumps, dimples, orange peel, skin sores or growing veins
• A new lump, thickening or bumpy area in the breast or armpit
• Unexpected fluid or bleeding
• Crusty or sunken nipples or a change in nipple position
• Discomfort or pain in one breast
• An unexplained rash or feelings of heat
• Don’t forget that men get breast cancer too.

If you notice anything unusual or have any concerns about any of the symptoms above, we would advise you to see your doctor and seek medical advice.

If you’re worried about breast cancer call our free Support Line on 0808 808 1010.

Real Stories

Bethan received support from Tenovus Cancer Care Nurses and Benefits Advisors after being diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 26 years old. Now turned 28, Beth is looking forward to a future beyond cancer. She has gone back to work part-time and taking one step at a time.

Read more about Bethan’s story here.

Hollie was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided to write a book to help her daughter, Sydney, understand her journey.
Watch Hollie’s video to see how our vital Support Services supported her every step of the way.

Hollie's book, "Sometimes, Mummy Feels...", is available to buy here, with £1 from each sale generously being donated to Tenovus Cancer Care during the month of October. 

What’s On

We have a whole host of different ways you can get involved and help fundraise with us this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With your support, we can be there for even more people affected by cancer and continue to offer our vital Support Services to those who need them most, like Bethan and Hollie.

56 Mile Mission

Join Team Tenovus and swim, walk, run or wheel 56 miles this October. Do it on your own, or as part of a team, or even challenge your friends and family to join. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced runner, want to get a bit fitter, or just fancy the challenge – all that matters is doing your part for breast cancer awareness.

Find out more and sign up here.

Pink Dragon Drop Abseil

We’ll be scaling new heights and conquering our fears as we abseil down the iconic St Asaph Cathedral on Saturday 5 October at 10am. If you’re in the area, come along and cheer our daredevils on!

GO PINK Day

Join us on Friday 18 October as we GO PINK to support the 56,000 people in the UK diagnosed with breast cancer. 

Don’t worry if you can’t make that date. Get your pink on whatever day of the month suits you best.

Order your free Pink Fundraising Toolkit here.

You can also download our Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraising Pack, that’s full of other fun ways to help raise funds and awareness this October, from Pink Pamper Parties, to organising your own OlymPINK Games!

Download our pack here, along with loads of other downloadable resources.

Thank you for supporting your squad, we couldn’t do this without you!